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Marshall single cylinder steam traction engine OD177
Marshall single cylinder steam traction engine OD177 (msn 86265), at Upton Pyne. (Marshall, Sons & Co. was a British agricultural machinery manufacturer founded in 1848. The company was based in the Britannia Iron Works, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire). Date: circa 1959
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1848 Agricultural Based Britannia Cylinder Founded Gainsborough Iron Lincolnshire Machinery Manufacturer Marshall Pyne Sons Traction Upton
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This photograph showcases the Marshall single cylinder steam traction engine OD177 (msn 86265), a remarkable relic of the agricultural past, at Upton Pyne. The Marshall, Sons & Co. was a renowned British agricultural machinery manufacturer, with its origins dating back to 1848. Based in the Britannia Iron Works, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, the company produced a range of innovative machinery that revolutionized farming practices. The steam traction engine in the image is a fine example of their engineering prowess. The single cylinder design, with its distinctive chimney stack and large flywheel, harnesses the power of steam to provide transportation and mobility. The intricate details of the engine's boiler, piston, and connecting rod are evident, showcasing the meticulous craftsmanship that went into each machine. Despite the passage of time, the Marshall steam traction engine continues to evoke a sense of nostalgia and wonder. The image transports us back to a bygone era, where steam power ruled the agricultural landscape and the rhythmic chugging of the engine was a familiar sound in the countryside. The Marshall, Sons & Co. may no longer be in operation, but their legacy lives on through the preservation of engines like OD177, a testament to their ingenuity and the important role they played in agricultural history.
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